Shocking those this may be to some, I don't use words or phrases unless I know their meaning, their dictionary definition and their current usage (not always the same). And I'm not going to engage in a debate over my command of the English language. Nor am I going to turn this into yet another personal exchange. My point is that perpetuating a discussion on a mistake for which the Pats great (and he is great) quarterback has already accepted responsibility strikes me as the very definition of flogging a dead horse (kicking or beating is also acceptable in current usage). This is particularly the case since the game is history and resulted in a win for the Pats. Make it as personal as you wish. I've better things to do than discuss matters that are clearly moot. And, yes, there are multiple definitions of moot. I use it in the following sense: of little or no practical value or meaning.Posted by ATJ

Ironically, the only ones who did not get it were the ones doing the flogging.

In Response to Re: P.E.T.A. charges pending : Nice come back, Potsie. And the bonus is it wasn't even addressed to you. I can see why you'd personalize it though. I bet you have a lot of shaving cuts.Posted by EnochRoot

Shocking those this may be to some, I don't use words or phrases unless I know their meaning, their dictionary definition and their current usage (not always the same). And I'm not going to engage in a debate over my command of the English language. Nor am I going to turn this into yet another personal exchange. My point is that perpetuating a discussion on a mistake for which the Pats great (and he is great) quarterback has already accepted responsibility strikes me as the very definition of flogging a dead horse (kicking or beating is also acceptable in current usage). This is particularly the case since the game is history and resulted in a win for the Pats. Make it as personal as you wish. I've better things to do than discuss matters that are clearly moot. And, yes, there are multiple definitions of moot. I use it in the following sense: of little or no practical value or meaning.Posted by ATJ